New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Cynthia Feathers | May 3, 2024
A discussion of the common threshold pitfalls to avoid under the Family Court Act, as well as under CPLR provisions that apply to Family Court cases and appeals pursuant to Family Ct Act §§165 (a) and 1118. It suggests seven questions counsel should consider upon entry of an adverse order in Family Court.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Bruce J. Bergman | April 30, 2024
In a continuation of his discussion on the efficacy of a plaintiff's nominal bid at a foreclosure sale, Bruce Bergman takes issue with the Third Department in its ruling in 'Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB v. Oppitz.'
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By David I. Faust | April 30, 2024
Wedding season is just around the corner, which is a good time to reconsider pre-nups. What are the origins of these agreements and why can they be so tricky for attorneys to negotiate? David I. Faust, partner at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, explores the legal basis for pre-nups and cohabitation agreements and that, far from being cynical, they're a healthy way to build a solid foundation for a successful relationship.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Merril Sobie | April 26, 2024
To an observer, Family Court appears to be, with minor exception, similar to every judicial tribunal. However, the foundation, philosophy, and experiences of Family Court are unique.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Larry P. Schiffer | April 25, 2024
Much like judges, mediation purists believe that a good mediator can manage any dispute because mediation skills, like judicial skills, apply across every type of dispute in every type of industry.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Noah J. Hanft and Lorraine D. Mandel | April 24, 2024
Arbitration has evolved significantly in the last decade. What general counsel once viewed skeptically has now become the norm and an effective method to resolve disputes. Noah Hanft, arbitrator and mediator with FedArb, along with co-author Lorraine Mandel, also an arbitrator and former general counsel, will walk readers through the many historic concerns of arbitration and update for its current approach.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Dale C. Van Demark | April 19, 2024
The All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) program may have some flaws, but its fundamental focus could result in a much more welcoming environment for digital health solutions.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Ari Edelman | April 18, 2024
Now that Reddit is public, we will witness the next stage of Reddit's exciting evolution and see how Reddit's legal advisors guide the company through the challenges the company faces.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Robert Z. Dobrish and Lee Rosenberg | April 15, 2024
Prior to the Child Support Standards Act, there was a wide disparity of child support awards due to a lack of clear standards and formulas. In 1995, the Court of Appeals stepped in to provid guidance, offering two ways to calculate an award: One is by setting a cap and the other is by demonstrating proven costs. Authors Robert Dobrish and Lee Rosenberg offer their thoughts on this hot-button issue of why judges seem to favor the cap method over the other.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By George M. Heymann | April 10, 2024
The Appellate Division, Second Department recently had the opportunity to review the background of the "vicious propensities" rule as the standard by which an individual can be sued for injuries caused by domesticated animals over which they have full or partial control.
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